Jacob Klupchak   Calyn Brumley The College Board has distributed AP Scholar Awards to 95 Marian Catholic students, including Fiona Keating and Jacob Klupchak of Flossmoor, who were named AP Scholars, and Calyn Brumley and Erin Kelly of Flossmoor, who were named AP Scholars with distinction.   According to the[Read More…]

The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District has agreed to increase funding for the South Suburban Special Recreation Association (SSSRA).   Commissioners approved the change at the Aug. 20 board meeting.  The H-F Park District will provide an additional $30,000 annually to SSSRA. It is the first increase since 1990. The estimated cost for[Read More…]

  The sculpture “Orion” by  Minnesota-born artist Sam  Spiczka will be at the corner  of Park Drive and Argyle Avenue  for the next three years as  part of Flossmoor’s sculpture  rotational program.  (Photo courtesy of  www.SculptorSam.com)  Flossmoor will have a new sculpture named “Orion” installed Sept. 4 on the traffic island[Read More…]

  The new stop reminder sign   at the northbound stop at   Ridge Road and Harwood   Avenue in Homewood. (Eric   Crump/H-F Chronicle)  The village of Homewood has a deal for motorists who travel through three intersections in town. Heed a sign and save money. Last week the village installed five signs[Read More…]

There were sprinkles of rain in the air off and on during the afternoon, but area families forged ahead, enjoying the music, food and activities during Homewood’s annual Giant Block Party on Saturday, Aug. 17. Photos by Marilyn Thomas (MT) and Eric Crump (EC) / H-F Chronicle.

A cigar lounge coming to 18237 Kedzie Avenue in Homewood had a Class 8 tax incentive approved by the village board at its August 13 meeting.   Homewood trustees approved  a recommendation to provide  Class 8 tax relief to a business   owner who intends to open a  cigar lounge.   (Eric Crump/H-F[Read More…]

A message from fourth-grade teacher Ingrid Vannwelcomes her students to their first day of class.(Photos by Eric Crump/H-F Chronicle) “Getting off on the right foot” is a cliche for a reason. A good start helps make the journey a success. Students at Flossmoor District 161 schools were greeted Thursday morning[Read More…]

Excitement and anticipation is building to a crescendo at Salem Lutheran Church in Homewood as its members prepare for a once-in-a lifetime event: the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the church’s founding.   The original Salem Lutheran  Church building at 18322  Morris Ave. was dedicated  on Sept. 6, 1925.  (Provided[Read More…]

Springfield, Ill. — Gov. JB Pritzker signed legislation strengthening Illinois’ medical cannabis program, which provides relief to more than 80,000 patients across the state. “This legislation brings our medical cannabis program in line with my administration’s vision for equity, and it makes adjustments for the lessons we’ve learned since its[Read More…]